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10th Grade
04/11/2011

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Term
denigration
Definition
verb
to speak damagingly of; criticize in a derogatory manner; sully
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superannuated
Definition
adjective
retired because of age or infirmity; too old for use, work, service, or a position.
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eradicate
Definition
verb
to remove or destroy utterly; extirpate; to erase by rubbing or by means of a chemical solvent; to pull up by the roots
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overzealously
Definition
adjective
too zealous
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cultural conflict
Definition
disagreements between beliefs and values by two or more sides.
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benevolent
Definition
adj.
characterized by or expressing goodwill or kindly feelings; desiring to help others; charitable
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pandemonium
Definition
noun
wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos
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emissary
Definition
noun
a representative sent on a mission or errand
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communal
Definition
adj.
used or shared in common by everyone in a group; shared or participated in by the public
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cordiality
Definition
noun
an expression of cordial feeling
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meager
Definition
adj.
deficient in quantity or quality; lacking fullness or richness; scanty; inadequate; having little flesh; lean; thin
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brusqueness
Definition
adj.
abrupt in manner; blunt; rough
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interim
Definition
noun, adj., adverb
an intervening time; a temporary or provisional arrangement; stopgap; makeshift
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abomination
Definition
noun
anything greatly disliked or abhorred; intense aversion or loathing; detestation
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arduous
Definition
adj.
requiring great exertion; laborious; difficult; hard to endure
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poignant
Definition
adj.
keenly distressing to the feelings
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clambered
Definition
noun & verb
to climb, using both feet and hands; climb with effort or difficulty.
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revel
Definition
verb & noun
to take great pleasure or delight; boisterous merrymaking or festivity
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taut
Definition
adj.
tightly drawn; emotionally or mentally strained; in good order or condition; tidy
Term
improvident
Definition
adj.
lacking foresight; incautious; unwary; neglecting to provide for future needs
Term
capricious
Definition
adj.
erratic; fanciful or witty
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rebuke
Definition
verb & noun
to express sharp, stern disapproval of; reprove; reprimand; reproof
Term
approbation
Definition
noun
approval; commendation.
Term
trifle
Definition
noun & verb
an article or thing of very little value; to deal lightly or without due seriousness or respect; to pass time idly or frivolously
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wily
Definition
adj.
crafty; cunning
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malevolent
Definition
adj.
wishing evil or harm to another or others; showing ill will; ill-disposed; malicious
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